Rotom 5/17
Pokemon card from POP Series 9 · released Mar 1, 2009
Rotom is a Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokemon card, number 5/17 in POP Series 9 (released Mar 1, 2009), illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$9.52 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$6.71 to ~$9.52, up 41.9%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$5.10 | ~$3.00 | ~$6.19 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Holofoil | ~$9.52 | ~$2.99 | ~$9.84 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | POP Series 9 |
| Number | 5/17 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Masakazu Fukuda |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number5/17Card 5 of the 17 in the main POP Series 9 list.
- Set symbol
The small POP Series 9 symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Masakazu Fukuda” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Type ShiftOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Rotom's type is Psychic until the end of your turn.
Poltergeist30+Look at your opponent's hand. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Trainer, Supporter, and Stadium card in your opponent's hand.
Weakness: Darkness +20 · Resistance: Colorless -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Rotom printings
More POP Series 9 cards
All Rotom cards · POP Series 9 price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.